Description
Jalapeno Chicken is bite-sized pieces of pan-fried chicken thighs, onions, and jalapeno peppers, all smothered in a sweet and salty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup (85 g) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (83 g) water
- ⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 large jalapeno peppers, sliced into thin rounds
- sesame seeds, for garnish
- cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly on all sides. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
- Step 3: To a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When the oil is shimmering, carefully add chicken to the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate, and tent to keep warm.
- Step 4: To the same skillet, add onions and jalapeno. Cook until softened (about 4-6 minutes).
- Step 5: Add the chicken and the soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve garnished with sesame seeds over cooked white rice.
Notes
Air Fryer Option: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Coat chicken in cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Combine with cooked vegetables and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Chicken, spicy chicken, pan-fried chicken, dinner